Searchlight Pictures' upcoming film Chevalier has been rescheduled for its theatrical release. The film, which was previously set to premiere on April 7, 2023, will now be made available to audiences on April 21st of the same year, per Collider. The film received critical acclaim when it debuted at the 2022 Toronto International Film Festival.

The biographical drama depicts the life of Joseph Bologne, a French-Caribbean musician who is often known as the "Black Mozart." The film features the story of this extraordinary violinist and composer, who rose to prominence despite racial discrimination at the time. Bologne, the illegitimate son of a French plantation owner and an African slave, navigated the heights of French society as a successful composer prior to a love affair gone wrong. During this period, he even had a confrontation with Marie Antoinette, the queen of France. The film brings a combination of drama and classical music history, offering a unique insight into the life of a musical talent.

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The Story of a Man Ahead of His Time

Chevalier
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In the film, viewers follow the journey of a mixed-race child prodigy who becomes one of the greatest musicians of all time. In spite of racism and abuse, Bologne never gave up and was even considered for the high-profile position of conductor of the Paris Opera. One of the main goals of the film is to give a comprehensive overview of Chevalier's life and see how he impacted the world. Here is the official movie synopsis:

"Inspired by the incredible true story of composer Joseph Bologne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges. The illegitimate son of an African slave and a French plantation owner, Bologne (Kelvin Harrison Jr. in a tour de force performance) rises to improbable heights in French society as a celebrated violinist-composer and fencer, complete with an ill-fated love affair and a falling out with Marie Antoinette (Lucy Boynton) and her court."

Chevalier is directed by Stephen Williams, a Primetime Emmy Award-winner, with music by Kris Bowers and a screenplay by Stefani Robinson, an executive producer of "Atlanta" and "What We Do in the Shadows." The film is produced by Element Pictures and distributed by Searchlight Pictures.

Among the stars is Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Joseph Bologne, Minnie Driver, Samara Weaving, Marton Csokas, Lucy Boyton, Alec Newman, Sian Clifford, Alex Fitzalan, and Ronke Adekoluejo. The theatrical release of Chevalier will take place on April 21, 2023, and Searchlight Pictures has not yet revealed why the release has been delayed. In the meantime, you can check out the official trailer below.